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EA56 KDZ

2006 Hyundai Sonata

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,865 mi
Last recorded150,865 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Hyundai Sonata62,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 KDZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 150,865 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 150,493 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 135,112 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 124,955 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,611 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 116,296 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all four coil springs are very corroded

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

engine covers fitted

fuel tank filler pipes are very corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,725 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 114,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,872 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 100,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad anti-shake back plate slightly miss-aligned

Fail 10 Feb 2017 100,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad anti-shake back plate slightly miss-aligned

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 87,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 79,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,104 miles

Centre stop lamp disconnected at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,053 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,042 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,948 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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EA56 KDZ is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 62,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA56 KDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA56 KDZ is a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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